(Generocity) Outreach Engagement Specialist

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has an opening for an Outreach Engagement Specialist to assist persons who are on the streets in the City of Cincinnati and link these individuals to appropriate services. This is a collaborative partnership with 3CDC and GCBHS. This role requires flexible scheduling that will include daytime, evenings, and weekends! GeneroCity shift runs 7a-9p M-F and 10a-7p Sa/ Sunday.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human/Social Services (preferred) or High School Diploma with related experience.
The position requires frequent driving of a personal vehicle. A valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Make contact with individuals who are panhandling and/or living on the streets throughout the Downtown and OTR districts of Cincinnati to identify potential clients for program (includes but limited to making contact with persons on the streets, parks, intersections, highway exit/on ramps, parking garages, in front of businesses, etc.). Work setting includes notable time outdoors and walking.
Assess individuals who are on the streets for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment as needed.
Interact with agencies, service providers, and other community contacts through educational presentations to solicit and receive referrals.
Develops psychosocial profile through interviews with panhandlers and/or persons living on the streets and information collected from previous service providers.